There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the train from SWANSEA station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 stationtrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
3h 50m$60–378Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 38m$52–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 28m$92–192Drive 290 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Chicagocar 290 mi
5h 5m$53–77Train, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from SWANSEA station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 stationtrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
4h 13m$274–708
Swansea to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Chicago is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $55 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from SWANSEA station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Swansea and Chicago is 294 miles. The road distance is 291.7 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Swansea to Chicago, including transfers.
Swansea to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Swansea to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Swansea, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Train from SWANSEA station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
Train from SWANSEA station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Swansea to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Chicago is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Swansea to Chicago.
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